49ers HC Kyle Shanahan: Jimmy Garoppolo 'is one of the main reasons we're here'

Kyle Shanahan has joined the chorus of 49ers who are sticking up for Jimmy Garoppolo.

Ambry Thomas practices in full; Trent Williams misses another practice

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Jimmy Garoppolo was a full participant as well

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan updated the media with the injury report for Thursday’s practice:

Did not practice:

T Trent Williams (ankle)

Limited participant:

RB Jeff Wilson Jr (ankle)
RB Elijah Mitchell (knee)

Full participant:

QB Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb)
CB Ambry Thomas (knee)

Thomas listed as a full-participant is a massive win for the Niners. He was coming along nicely in his...

49ers CB Ambry Thomas practices in full; LT Trent Williams still out

Some positive signs for the team's roster were seen on the 49ers' Thursday injury list, as cornerback Ambry Thomas was upgraded to a full participant and running back Elijah Mitchell went from no practice on Wednesday to a limited label on Thursday.

Joe Staley: The Rams secondary is going to get pushed around again

“They don’t want to get hit for four quarters”

Much has been said and written about the 49ers’ rushing attack in their games against the Rams. In their two meetings this year, San Francisco has run the ball 75 times for an average of 145 yards per game. However, the reason for that success isn’t due to an advantage along the offensive and defensive lines. According to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Joe Staley, the advantage is on the edge.

“You know that they’re trying to talk...

Mike McDaniel expected to receive a second interview with the Dolphins

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McDaniel is one of three finalists

49ers defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans isn’t the only coordinator on the Niners staff that’s making the rounds for head coaching vacancies.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport tweeted that 49ers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel was one of three candidates expected to receive a second interview as the Miami Dolphins narrow their search for a head coach after parting ways with Brian Flores...

Sean McVay: 49ers not in Rams' heads despite losing streak

It was earlier this month when Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey insisted the San Francisco 49ers had no "mind control over us" despite San Francisco's recent dominance in the rivalry between the teams.

These 49ers defied the odds long before this improbable playoff run

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You can’t measure heart, but I’m going to try my best to do so

My favorite part about covering this playoff run has been the all but impossible to quantify the sense of magic surrounding this 49ers team. At every turn, they have been doubted, yet when they have been faced with seemingly insurmountable levels of adversity, they not only responded, they triumphed by doing the spectacular when the chips were down, and the...

49ers' Deebo Samuel Defends Jimmy Garoppolo amid Criticism: Check His Win Percentage

Deebo Samuel came to his quarterback's defense Thursday, telling critics of Jimmy Garoppolo to "check his win percentage." The San Francisco 49ers quarterback...

49ers Richard Hightower breaks down game-changing blocked punt against Packers

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The Niners special teams coach explained all the things that went into his unit’s best play of the year.

The 49ers lone touchdown in their 13-10 win over the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Round came on an incredible special teams play. Defensive end Jordan Willis got past the Packers front line and blocked Corey Bojorquez’s punt with five minutes left in regulation. With the Niners trailing 10-3, safety Talanoa...

NFC Championship Game: San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams odds and best bets

Like the games last week, this probably comes down to whoever has the ball last.

49ers jersey combo, referee crew, and ticket prices for the NFC Championship

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This crew is one of the most experienced in the league, with Carl Cheffers having 15 postseason games and two Super Bowls under his belt

The 49ers are in another NFC Championship. This time, it’s against the Rams in Los Angeles at Levi’s South Stadium. Our friends over at Turf Show Times wrote an article titled “why fears of a Bay Area invasion exposes deeper issues for the Rams.”

The Rams' attempt to limit ticket sales turned into a...

49ers in Five: Why does Jimmy Garoppolo put the ball in harm’s way so often?

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Both Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan spoke about it yesterday

Now that the 49ers are in the conference championship game, the national media has caught up to the storylines that 49ers fans have been talking about all season long.

Naturally, that means Jimmy Garoppolo and his propensity to put the ball in harm’s way at times. During yesterday’s media session, Jimmy was asked about his philosophy when it comes to throwing the...

Golden Nuggets: Monitoring Trent Williams and Ambry Thomas

Your daily San Francisco 49ers news for Thursday, January 27, 2022

The Intertwined Evolutions of Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay

“It’s that Shanahan … well, he’s just a little bit better at this than McVay. McVay is one of the best offensive designers in the league, but in the face of similar defensive adjustments, Shanahan’s answers were just much better than McVay’s. The power running game with the fullback is just a touch scarier than a zone running game with a lead...

Fred Warner: 49ers trust Jimmy Garoppolo 'because we keep winning'

Fred Warner made it clear he and his teammates don't want to hear anything about Garoppolo potentially being a negative for the club ahead of the weekend.

The Shanaplan: Why the 49ers offense will get back on track against the Rams

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In the playoffs, the Niners have two offensive touchdowns in two games. That’s not going to cut it

A pair of dominant defensive performances by the 49ers has masked what have been two lackluster performances from the offense in the playoffs. Against the Cowboys, the Niners came out hot, set the tone, and scored on the opening drive.

The Niners never found their groove from there and into the Packers game last Saturday. The...

NFC Championship early look: 49ers-Rams betting odds and angles

The second game of the NFL Conference Championship weekend will be an NFC West battle between the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams. This will be the third matchup this season between these two teams, with San Francisco winning both so far (and six straight against the Rams).

49ers' Jimmy Garoppolo not on injury report with shoulder issue

Garoppolo's shoulder wasn't mentioned on Wednesday's injury report. 

49ers Deebo Samuel, George Kittle not on injury report for practice Wednesday

Good news for San Francisco 49ers fans, as offensive standouts Deebo Samuel and George Kittle were not on the team's injury report on Wednesday.

Former 49ers coach Mike Singletary vetoed trade for Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger

Of course, nobody can say, with any certainty, what would've happened had the Steelers jettisoned Roethlisberger at that stage of his life.

Trent Williams expected to play Sunday against the Rams

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Jimmy Garoppolo is no longer listed on the injury report

Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media ahead of Wednesday’s practice to update the team’s injuries. Here’s a look at the projected practice report for the 49ers:

Limited:

Jeff Wilson Jr. (ankle)

Ambry Thomas (knee)

Won’t practice:

Trent Williams (ankle)

Elijah Mitchell (knee)

Full:

Jimmy Garoppolo (thumb)

The 49ers also activated WR Mohamed Sanu Sr. from the injured...